“Larry Rosler is an incredible editor. Many said his manuscript critiques were the best critiques they'd ever had.”—Lois Szymanski, Regional Advisor, Maryland/Delaware/West Virginia SCBWI

Services

Basic Evaluation

I’ll give you my initial reaction to your manuscript in a brief email. If I don’t think I have the right sensibility for your work, or if I feel I don’t have something of value to offer you, I’ll let you know as soon as possible. Fair? For picture books, please send the complete text. For fiction and nonfiction, please send the first three chapters.

Content Edit

I’ll provide you with an editorial letter that summarizes your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses. I’ll let you know what I think is working and what may need improvement. This analysis will address character, situation, theme, plot, and dialogue, among other aspects. I’ll check to see if you’re telling the story you intend to tell. For nonfiction, I’ll examine language, tone, and organization. We’ll follow up with a conversation by phone or by email. However, don’t hesitate to email at any time.

Line Edit

I’ll help you polish your prose and see that you express your ideas clearly and effectively. I’ll examine each sentence for logic, tone, rhythm, and choice of words. I’ll check to see that you are saying what you mean to say. Editing is a collaborative process, but I believe an editor should stay in the background. I’ll never impose changes, and I'll always respect you and your work.

Cost

Basic Evaluation

Free

Content Edit

Picture books and other short works: Fees range from $100-$200, depending on the nature of the work Longer works of fiction and nonfiction: Fees range from $750-$1000, depending on length and complexity

Line Edit

Picture books and other short works: $100

Longer works of fiction and nonfiction:Up to 10,000 words: $500Up to 25,000 words: $1000Up to 40,000 words: $2000Up to 80,000 words: $4000

Format

I work with Track Changes, so please send your text as a Microsoft Word document. Also, please make sure your manuscript is double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman, with margins set at 1 inch.

Payment

Check or payment via PayPal upon completion of the work

If you find the costs listed above don’t work for you, just let me know. Together, we’ll come up with an arrangement that best suits you.